See how our community of readers is growing week by week: Check back here throughout the summer for the latest system-wide points totals updated on our handy underwater tracker. Can we reach treasure together?
37th Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest for Ages 7-15
Howling winds, creepy characters, ghostly ships, strange apparitions, and things that go “bump” in the night. Our 37th Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest, sponsored by the Helen Creighton Folklore Society, invites youth to enter their best scary summer story.
Borrow from Our Sports & Recreation Collection
Borrow sports and recreation kits from select Halifax Public Libraries branches, including sporting equipment, disc golf, and field hockey.
Holiday Closure for KANA’TA: Canada Day
A public notice for when all locations and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed in observance of KANA'TA: Canada Day.
Call for Submissions: The Sunroom at Central Library
Halifax Public Libraries’ Art Selection Committee invites artists to submit an application to display their work at Central Library. The Sunroom is a complimentary space, where rotating art exhibits highlight emerging and professional local artists, and reflect Halifax’s diverse artistic expression. The deadline to apply is August 28, 2026.
Menstrual May
Halifax Public Libraries is once again partnering with United Way Halifax to help combat period poverty. From May 6-31, donate new, unopened menstrual products at any of our open branches.
Service Fee Changes at the Library
As of April 1, 2026, Halifax Public Libraries has increased some fees for paid services.
One eRead Canada 2026: What I Know About You by Éric Chacour
Read Canada’s nationwide book club pick through April 2026. What I Know About You by Éric Chacour is available with no holds or waitlists through the Library’s digital collection.
Halifax Public Libraries Welcomes East Cup Café and Roastery
Halifax Public Libraries welcomes East Cup Café and Roastery as its new café provider for Halifax Central Library and Keshen Goodman Public Library.
Free Tax Clinics with Halifax Public Libraries
Through March and April 2026, Halifax Public Libraries is offering free in-person tax clinics through Canada Revenue Agency's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.
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